Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, updating him on Harriet who is learning to talk at sixteen months, and the rest of the family. Dated approximately 1857.

Letter from Thomas L. Kane and Elizabeth Wood Kane to William Wood, providing a family update, and mentioning their hopes of visiting next week. Dated March 23, approximately 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, thanking him for allowing Nellie (her sister Helen Kane Wood) to visit them. She also provides an update about weather and activities. Dated March 17, 1856.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, comforting him about his financial difficulties and giving him religious counsel as well. Dated November 12, 1857.

Pencil drawing of the plot forming the Kane family estates at Fern Rock, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. No indication of creator on item. D dated March 1854.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, which discusses scarlet fever and illness. She also mentions that all the Democratic celebrities stop there, including James Buchanan and Sam Houston. Dated January 7, 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to her father, William Wood, in which she again returns money sent by her father because of Thomas L. Kane’s wishes. Dated January 23, 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to Thomas L. Kane, stating that she is worried because she has not heard any word from him. She gives Tom an update aboutn the family and children. Dated January 29, 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to Thomas L. Kane, giving him a suggestion for resolving the financial concern and a family update. Dated February 1, 1857.

Letter from Elizabeth Wood Kane to Thomas L. Kane, giving him a family update. Includes a copy of a note from Dr. John Milton Bernhisel. Dated February 6, approximately 1857.